a person who posess an abundance of enthusiasm and a questioable intelligence, whose company often results in amusing consequences. usually likable and friendly crinks can also be unpredictable. those whose actions and opinions (rarely malicious) are often carried out under misguided preconceptions. common term in north west. possibly originating as a compound of the words crank and chwink-(welsh slang term)

a crink would express opinions or undertake actions inappropriate to a given situation. occiasionally causing offence (without intent) to individuals unfamiliar with their personality. frequently providing entertainment and joviality to those who are acquainted with their idiosyncrasies.